Where is Middle Tower?

Middle Tower is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC3N 4AB), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.

How do I get to Middle Tower?

The nearest railway station is Tower Hill, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC3N 4AB.

Is Middle Tower a listed building?

Middle Tower is officially recognised as Grade I listed.

How do I get to Middle Tower?

The nearest railway station is Tower Hill, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC3N 4AB.

Historic houses · London

Middle Tower

In or near City of London.

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Middle Tower — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Tower Hill · 0.2 km

Paid entry
Family-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Middle Tower, the nearest railway station is Tower Hill, located 0.2 km away. Entry is paid, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is EC3N 4AB.

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Middle Tower is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Heritage listing

Details THE TOWER OF LONDON TQ 3380 21/883 The Middle Tower, with Causeway to Byward Tower (qv) and Remains of Causeway to Lion Tower to west GV I Gatehouse. 1275-81; later alterations, principally 1717-19 by Robert Churchill when upper floors rebuilt. Squared and coursed ragstone; refaced in Portland stone in 1717-19. Plan of entrance passage flanked by 2-storey cylindrical towers which have 3-storey rectangular turrets to rear. Arms of George I, by Thomas Green, above pointed chamfered arch of 2 orders, with portcullis slot and rearward arch with meurtrieres; early C18 double doors. Restored loops; windows set in early C18 semicircular arched architraves with keyblocks and impost blocks. Similar fenestration to sides and rear, which has crenellated towers flanking central bay which has early C18 stonework (replacing original timber frame) above pointed chamfered arch; early C18 sentry box attached to south-east corner. Interior: lined with C13 brick; studded doors set in mid C19 pointed- arched architraves on either side of passage, leading on north side to vice and passage with steps to octagonal-shaped room with chamfered ribs to vault (restored in C19) and 6 embrasures and on south side to similar room with restored late C13 fireplace. Subsidiary features: causeway running from east entry to Byward Tower (qv) refaced in C18. Remains of 1275-81 causeway to west, with pointed chamfered archway to north attached to foundations of Lion Tower and outwork of 1275-81, to north. Listing NGR: TQ3344880528 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 206498 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Summary from the official site

The Tower of London is a historic castle that has served as a fortress, royal palace, and prison. Visitors can explore its iconic architecture, view the Crown Jewels, and participate in guided tours led by Yeoman Warders.

Read more on the official property page.

Place summary

Middle Tower is a historic house located in London. It is designated as a Grade I listed building, indicating its exceptional architectural and historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.5080, -0.0784
District: Tower Hamlets
Parish: Tower Hamlets, unparished area
Postcode: EC3N 4AB
Parliamentary constituency: Poplar and Limehouse
Established: 1300
Nearest railway station: Tower Hill — 0.2 km
Opening: Daily 10am–5:30pm; last entry 3:30pm
Official site: www.hrp.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q1747506 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Middle Tower?: Middle Tower is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC3N 4AB), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
What is Middle Tower?: Middle Tower — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Middle Tower?: The nearest railway station is Tower Hill, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC3N 4AB.
When was Middle Tower built?: Built or established in 1300.
Is Middle Tower a listed building?: Middle Tower is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
How do I get to Middle Tower?: The nearest railway station is Tower Hill, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC3N 4AB.